13 Best Internet Providers in Jersey County, IL
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Jersey County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,637 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Jersey County Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Jersey County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Jersey County.
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Jersey County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Jersey County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Jersey County, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Jersey County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Jersey County, IL?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Jersey County based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Jersey County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Verizon is an option for 8.32% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Jersey County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Jersey County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Jersey County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Jersey County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum |  (1) | (13) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Royell Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Grafton Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 95 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Jersey County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.10 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 85.8% coverage in Jersey County.
At a national level, based on 3957 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Jersey County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Jersey County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier Communications should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Jersey County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Grafton Technologies | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 800 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Royell Communications | 25 Mbps | ||
| Illinois Electric Cooperative | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Jersey County
| ISP / Tech Type | Jersey County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (13) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Royell Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Grafton Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Jersey County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Jersey County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,416 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Jersey County?
Illinois customers rate Verizon as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Verizon received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Jersey County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Jersey County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Jersey County
| ISP / Tech Type | Jersey County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (13) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Royell Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Grafton Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Jersey County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Jersey County below, including the metrics used and how Jersey County compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Jersey County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 61.61% | 44.05% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 2,637 Mbps | 2,791 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Jersey County. | 6.5 | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 12% | 14% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 88% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 85% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 56% | 74% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 58% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Jersey County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Jersey County is B, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Jersey County is high with a score of 42 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Jersey County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Jersey County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
85% of Jersey County households have an internet connection despite having 98.80% availability. 56% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 56% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 58% subscribe to it. A low number of Jersey County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Jersey County?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
How Much Speed does a Jersey County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Jersey County is 2.6, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Jersey County's average household income is $83,838 which is about average for the Illinois average of $93,298 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Jersey County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 14% of residents in Illinois who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Jersey County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Jersey County households are much more technology-disengaged. 88% of households have some sort of computing device, 61% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Jersey County?
Grafton Technologies Fiber in Jersey County, IL
Availability:
35.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Grafton Technologies offers Fiber service to 35.6% of Jersey County homes. Across the county, Grafton Technologies Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Jersey County, IL
Availability:
30.6%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
6,893 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 30.6% of Jersey County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,893 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Jersey County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Jersey County, IL
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Jersey County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Jersey County?
Sparklight Cable in Jersey County, IL
Availability:
49.5%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 49.5% of Jersey County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Jersey County?
Grafton Technologies DSL in Jersey County, IL
Availability:
51.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Grafton Technologies offers DSL service to 51.2% of Jersey County homes. Across the county, Grafton Technologies DSL has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Frontier DSL in Jersey County, IL
Availability:
50.5%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 50.5% of Jersey County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.5 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Jersey County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Jersey County, IL
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 11.5% of Jersey County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.7 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Jersey County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Jersey County, IL
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 11.5% of Jersey County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.7 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Jersey County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Jersey County?
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Jersey County, IL
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
348 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Jersey County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 348 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 30, with an average of 28 Mbps throughout the county.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Jersey County, IL
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
23 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.2% of Jersey County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 23 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Jersey County, IL
Availability:
85.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.8% of Jersey County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Illinois Net Fixed Wireless in Jersey County, IL
Availability:
42.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Illinois Electric Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.5% of Jersey County homes. Across the county, Illinois Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 24 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 4.7 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Jersey County, IL
Availability:
29.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.4% of Jersey County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Jersey County, IL
Availability:
29.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.4% of Jersey County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Jersey County, IL
Availability:
9.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
380 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.0% of Jersey County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 380 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 800 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 400, with an average of 141 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Jersey County, IL
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.3% of Jersey County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Royell Communications Fixed Wireless in Jersey County, IL
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Royell Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.3% of Jersey County homes. Across the county, Royell Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Jersey County?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Jersey County is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Jersey County is Verizon.
- Wisper Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Jersey County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Jersey County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Jersey County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Jersey County's B ISP Report Card and 42 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100